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Q: I want to petition my 2 step sons that currently live in Nicaragua can I even if my husbands status isn’t adjusted

My 2 step sons are under 21 and live in Nicaragua. I am still married to their dad but his status has not been adjusted yet. Can I still petition them as their step mother?

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 30, 2021

Yes. You my sponsor your step sons by filing an I-130 for each child.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Removal procedure dismissal

I was in deportation removal procedure due to miss court date . After years, the judge dismissed the case without prejudice, by ICE request. In the meantime while waiting, my adjustment of status was submitted before the judge who received it based on my marriage with my US citizen spouse; along... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Aug 9, 2021

Your I-485 was filed and is pending with the USCIS. The court had jurisdiction to adjudicate the application when you were in removal proceedings. Now that your case before the court has been dismissed the USCIS has jurisdiction to adjudicate the application. Send a request to the USCIS at the... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce and Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Can the following message from my wife be considered extortion?

You don't know! This is going to be my lat talk to you, do not ask me any more, I need 2 thousand dollars to pay the hospital and the anesthesia, if you don't guive to me I'm done with you at this I you not look back, think and like I said , I need the money not good talking, only... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2021

No.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: I was a lymphoma patient in remission until recently. I relapsed, and am now going through all the tests for the doctor.

My boyfriend has been helping me get through this difficult situation. My boyfriend is an illegal alien, and is trying to get a green card. I have come to depend on my greatly getting to appointments, and helping me throughout the day. If we were to marry, I have heard that he would have to spend... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Jun 25, 2021

If your boyfriend entered without inspection he may be eligible to apply for a provisional waiver. He would be required to be out of the country for approximately a week if everything is coordinated properly.

Eligibility to file and being approved are two different things and the process is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Hi there , I was dating this guy . We applied for our marriage licenses but I realize I didn't wanna be with him .

Him and his lawyer forged my name on the marriage licenses . I never said I do , I never even met up with the lawyer. What they did was illegal. I would like to know if I have a strong case against getting this tossed out ?

Agnes Jury
Agnes Jury
answered on Jun 3, 2021

This is a divorce/annulment issue, not immigration. Please contact a family law attorney. Best wishes!

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Q: I GOT MY EAD CARD BY MAIL THEY DID UPDATED MY NEW ADDRESS.WE GOT EMAIL FROM USCIS WHAT DOES IT MEANS I DIDN'T GET RFE

Thank you for your inquiry dated April 28, 2021.

Regarding your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

USCIS records indicate that we are awaiting your response to our Request for Evidence (RFE) on this case. Your case is currently in suspense or... View More

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on May 27, 2021

If you did not receive the RFE you need to notify the service.

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Q: Hi I got an email from uscis what does it means (I didn't get an rfe by mail)

Thank you for your inquiry dated April 28, 2021.

Regarding your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

USCIS records indicate that we are awaiting your response to our Request for Evidence (RFE) on this case. Your case is currently in suspense or... View More

Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
answered on May 25, 2021

Immediately respond that you did not get the RFE in the mail and you did not change your address. Ask them to resend it to you. It is a time sensitive document that tells you that you have to respond by a certain date.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Civil Rights and Trademark for Georgia on
Q: are you familiar with the words cause and sun as well as cus and son and all similiar regularities concerning a sin
Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on May 19, 2021

No, not familiar

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Q: unfortunately forgot to send the receipt notice of I-130 with I-485 form.

I am married a U.S. citizen and filed I-130 and I-485 concurrently, but unfortunately forgot to send the receipt notice of I-130 with I-485 form. What should I do? will my I-485 get rejected?

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Apr 29, 2021

You state that you filed the forms concurrently so how would you already have a receipt for the I-130?

If there is a misunderstanding and you previously filed the I-130 and you are asking that the I-485 be joined with the I-130; Send a co ver letter and the attached I-130 receipt to the...
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Q: My cousin in Ukraine denied visa because her aunt backdated her age to 11 when she was 14-a minor. Does she have a case?
Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder
answered on Apr 27, 2021

What do you mean; "Does she have a case?" A case for what?

A minor is not held accountable for the actions of adults. This will not count against her if she applies to immigrate or for a non immigrant visa.

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Q: My cousin in Ukraine denied visa because her aunt backdated her age to 11 when she was 14-a minor. Does she have a case?
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
answered on Apr 26, 2021

You may have to file a waiver of misrepresentation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: I want to petition my mother, who will retire next year, and not my father, because he's not retiring for another 5 year

Like the title say I want to petition for my mother because she will be retiring next year, but not my father just yet because he won't be retiring for another 5 years. Is it possible to do so? (they are still married). My mother would also need to bring my minor brother with her, but since I... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Apr 17, 2021

Yes if you were a US citizen over 21, then you can sponsor mom, and then you can sponsor dad later. It will not be possible for your brother to accompany mom as her derivative beneficiary, so he will need his own independent grounds to enter like a student visa or a visitor visa. But those are only... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: I passed my N-400 interview, but one of my travel return dates in my N-400 form is off by 1 day. What should I do now?

Hi,

I passed my N-400 interview this week. I was just looking at my passport stamps yesterday and found 1 return date on my N-400 form is incorrect by 1 day. My N-400 is based on marriage. I have taken 3 trips outside the US, since I got my green card -

1) 9 days trip in 2019.... View More

Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
answered on Apr 13, 2021

Congrats. I doubt that should be an issue. You spent most of your time in the US and that is what is required for the time segment of the form. If you are asked about it at any time explain it as you did here.

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Q: I came to this country on asylum from Rwanda. I want to visit my parents in Zambia. I'm not a Citizen yet. can I travel?

I no longer hold a Rwandan citizenship because I left as a refugee.

Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
answered on Apr 13, 2021

As an asylee you have to get approval before you travel. A specific document is needed.

You should consult an attorney - the American Immigration Lawyers Association and Justis both have lawyer directories. You can also look on the USCIS website.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: I been married for a year and want to start my green card application need 3 years of tax returns but I have 1 year only

I have 2020 tax returns for my husband can I just use that?

Been on hold for so long and time is running out

What should I do?

Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
answered on Apr 12, 2021

You do not need the three years tax returns to file for your relative. If you are eligible, you may file as soon as you can.

Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: My child’s name was not included when I filed for green card, I am a LPR now. Do I have to file i130 for her.
Adan Vega
Adan Vega
answered on Apr 4, 2021

In your posting, you did not indicate how and when you obtained your resident status.

Without knowing that information, it is probable that you may have to file the FORM I-130 on behalf of your ( unmarried ) child.

You should contact an experienced immigration attorney for personalized guidance.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: i havea b1 visa valid until 2024 and i have over stayed for 6 years and i want to come back.

i havea b1 visa valid until 2024 and i have over stayed for 6 years and i want to come back. idont have any felony or criminal record. what are my options during immigration check at nyc airport. i will be travelling soon from india to usa.

Patricia C. Wall-Santiago
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Patricia C. Wall-Santiago
answered on Mar 26, 2021

Dear Overstay,

I will assume your B-1 non-immigrant visa was issued around 2014. You then came to the US and overstayed your authorized stay of presumably 6 months for more than a year. This alone bars you from seeking admission into the U.S. for 10 years, at which point you will allow to...
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Q: Deported earlier with B1/B2 visa. Now applying for F1- Family Visa category

Petitioner:- Mother (Naturalized US citizen).

Applied for her daughter n May 2013. I-130 was approved and the cases have been forwarded to NVC.

Applicant : (Daughter)

Application Category: Unmarried , Over 21- Current age 44yrs.

Applicants visited the USA previously... View More

Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
answered on Feb 1, 2021

Depending in the basis for her removal, she will need to file for a waiver. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Applied for unmarried preference category (F1), case approved and now with NVC. But he is biological father of 2 child.

Applicant : SON, currently resident in-home country(southeast Asia), never been in USA.

Petitioner - Mom(Naturalized US citizen). Applied for her Son in May 2013. I-130 was approved and the cases have been forwarded to NVC.

Application Category: F1- Unmarried , Over 21 – Current... View More

Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
answered on Feb 1, 2021

You need t provide more information as to ages of the children. Generally, I will include the children at the first opportunity. If the Children were not included in the I-130, he may have an issue of misrepresentation at the NVC. How old are the children? Is domestic partner, living together, is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Take an Overseas Trip with an expired Green card?

My wife 2 years conditional Green card has been expired however we applied to remove the conditional and we received ( i-797f approval notice for 18 months ) so my question is can she travel overseas for one month with er expired green card and the i-797f approval notice ? are there any risk when... View More

Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
Hassan Hussein Elkhalil
answered on Jan 29, 2021

Yes. The I-797F allows you to travel and your wife should not have any risk re-entering the U.S. Good luck.

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